CHILDLOVER
1995
CRYPTIC
A music theatre production performed in English and French, based on a short story by Michèle Roberts
DIRECTOR
Cathie Boyd
SOUNDTRACK INFO
My soundtrack is an acoustic score for soprano, cello and piano. An electronic cello soundscape featured throughout, composed and performed by Anthea Haddow.
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Premiered in 1995 at Tramway, Glasgow (Mayfest) followed by performances at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen; Paisley Arts Centre; Divadlo Festival, Pilsen; National Theatre of Pécs & Thália Színház, Budapest.
Childlover was supported by Scottish Arts Council, The Québec Government Office and British Council.
RELATED WORKS
Soundtracks for other Cryptic productions include:
Parallel Lines (1996)
Electra (1999)
CREDITS
Written by Michèle Roberts
Director: Cathie Boyd
Composer: David Paul Jones
Set & Costume Designer: Alex Rigg
Lighting Designer: Paul Sorley
Cast: Reneè-Madeleine de Guerre | Louise Marig-Jacq | Stéphane Theoret | Marianne Cotterill (soprano)
Live Musicians: Anthea Haddow (cello) | David Paul Jones (piano)
Images © Renzo Mazzolini
“A meticulously crafted production … superb lighting,
haunting live cello, intense performances.”
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